Argentina is heading for a 63 million tonne corn crop and exports of 45 million tonnes in 2025/26, enough to pass Brazil as the world's second-largest supplier, according to HedgePoint and USDA projections reported by Exame. Brazilian shipments to Iran, its top buyer in 2025, fell 43% between January and July 2026 as the war disrupted trade.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta has nearly 6,000 registered growing-area codes as importing markets tighten traceability, phytosanitary and food-safety rules. The system is supporting exports while pushing farms, cooperatives and packers toward more controlled production.
Russia’s passenger-tire imports increased by 25% in the first half, while sell-out demand barely changed and domestic production declined, RBC reported. The widening supply-demand gap is raising the risk of excess inventories and stronger price competition.
Bihar has announced support for onion storage across 28 districts as prices rise, News18 reported. Farmers in Begusarai will be eligible for a subsidy covering up to 75% of storage costs, potentially giving growers more control over when they sell.
Russia has approved an interstate standard dividing rice into long-grain, medium-grain and short-grain categories. From January 1, 2027, rice in each category may contain no more than 10% of grains belonging to other types.
Ghana spends more than US$230 million annually on tomato imports, while local output covers only 15% to 18% of demand, CSIR researchers said. A bacterial wilt outbreak has also reduced ginger production to roughly 10 tonnes and left the country more than 99% dependent on imports.
Indonesia’s packaged-drink producers face higher costs for imported raw materials as the rupiah reaches Rp18,000 per US dollar. According to Liputan6, companies are limiting margins while weighing whether to raise consumer prices.
Russia is considering seasonal export quotas of 3–5 million tonnes a year for corn and barley from 2027. The proposed mechanism would link export access to feed-grain stocks as the country seeks to protect domestic supply.
Gasoline prices declined in 25 Russian regions between August 10 and 17, with the largest reductions recorded in Tuva and Khakassia. Pravda.Ru links the correction to export restrictions, mandatory exchange sales and measures to increase domestic fuel supply, but refining and logistics constraints remain.
South Korea forecasts apple production at 487,100 tonnes and pear output at 200,000 tonnes in 2026, despite summer heat and drought. Damage is concentrated in South Gyeongsang Province, raising greater concern for sweet persimmons, while increased apple and pear shipments are lowering prices before Chuseok.
India will limit large sugar dealers and users to inventories covering 15 days from September 1 through November 30, down from 30 days. The measure follows a sharp rise in wholesale and retail prices ahead of the festival season and uncertainty over stocks entering 2026-27.
German beer sales fell 1.4% to just over 82.5 million hectolitres in 2024, extending a decade-long contraction of almost 14%. Brewers are expanding alcohol-free beer and broader beverage portfolios as costs rise and drinking habits change.
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